Even as women are considered among the key architects of India’s farm economy, their contribution to the sector has not been effectively mapped, which also reflects in the lack of opportunities for them in the agriculture space.
For these silent architects of India’s rural economy, a major role reversal is required, which should not only recognise their contribution on the field, but also the importance of household work. Better avenues to raise capital, more focussed government policies are other measures that can further enhance their contribution to the farm economy.
During the panel discussion — Women: Silent architects of the rural economy — at the hindu businessline’s Agri & Commodity Summit 2026, the consensus was on recognising the role of women in household work.
The panel featured Sarbani Bose, CoE Lead – Gender Equality at PRADAN; Chhavi Rajawat, former Sarpanch of Soda Village, Rajasthan (2010-2020); Sanjiv Kanwar, Managing Director of Yara South Asia and Country Head of Yara India; and Kalyani Singh, entrepreneur with the Better Life Farming Alliance. The discussion was moderated by Shishir Sinha, Associate Editor, The Hindu businessline.
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Published on March 2, 2026
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